The AUTÉNTICA EXCELLENCE AWARDS are intended to recognise the work, leadership and transformation of those companies and professionals who are committed to a new social dialogue in the food and beverage industry from a perspective of respect for the origin. Rethinking commercial logic away from conventional sales, to convey the essence, the story, the purpose and improve the impact on the health of people and the environment.

These awards are aimed at large-scale distribution, retail, wholesalers, specialised or gourmet shops, gastronomic chefs, the hotel and catering industry, universities, technology centres, producers, designations of origin, associations, public bodies…

The proposals that will be considered and admitted to participate in these awards must respond to the following themes:

DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL’S COMMITMENT TO PREMIUM PRODUCTS

Projects, solutions or alliances of large distribution chains, supermarkets, specialised or gourmet shops that are committed to a different dialogue with the origin of the product, placing value on the producer, with a transmission of values to the consumer.

GASTRONOMIC CHEF

Chefs who, with their philosophy, their elaborations and recipes are committed to the value of the product, its roots and origin in their gastronomic proposal, promoting at the same time sustainability criteria.

HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENT WITH AUTÉNTICA VALUES

Bar, independent restaurant, branded restaurant, or any other restaurant concept that best conveys to the consumer its commitment to local produce, its origin and slow food.

BEST MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION PROJECT

Communication, marketing or journalistic project that transmits the values of the premium-gourmet product and the Mediterranean diet in a sustainable environment.

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Business models, products or services that are committed to innovation in the food industry under the values of sustainability, energy efficiency, food waste, territory…